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P435 LUY

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 LUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor - sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 99,014 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 98,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 98,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 98,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 97,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 95,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 83,499 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 83,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,132 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,967 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 67,184 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 67,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,098 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,167 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 3 May 2006 53,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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P435 LUY is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P435 LUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P435 LUY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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